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Old 04-25-2007, 08:44 AM   #1
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Question Hooks For BM-Gibbs Style Needle

Guys, quick question for you....

I recently got a couple of 8"/3oz BM Gibbs Style Needles

And was wondering what the best set-up - Hook Size, Treble/Dress Siwash in the rear etc. ? And I assume NO split rings on these aswell ?

Thanks In Advance....


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Old 04-25-2007, 11:57 AM   #2
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4/0 VMC treble in the belly and a 6/0 dressed siwash on the tail. The split ring thing is personal preference.
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Old 04-25-2007, 03:16 PM   #3
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Thanks Bill,,,
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Old 04-25-2007, 06:42 PM   #4
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Single tail hooks dressed with feathers/bucktail cast and sway better if you use a split ring. You will need to twist the tail loop 90 degrees to do this right.
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Excellent Tip Numbskull,, Appreciate It,,, Thanks...
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Old 04-27-2007, 05:48 AM   #6
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I think what NS is trying to imply..The tail Loop should be horzontal.So when u add the splitring the hook lies straight..Looks like the top one is that way already..So u won't have to turn it.

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Old 04-27-2007, 09:09 AM   #7
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Gotcha NIB, I see what you are talking about... Thanks....
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